MapleStory Series meets Beck’s Coffee Shop in Japan!
Many of you may have played MapleStory メイプルストーリー, the smash hit MMORPG from NEXON Co., Ltd., and NEXON Korea Corporation. In Japan alone there are…
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Burger King serves up Guilty Butter Burgers and Clown Chocolate Fries in Japan
Burger King Japan sure has been on a roll with some intimidatingly named burgers lately. With heavy hitters like their Ugly Burger series, the Strong…
Japanese shopper tries unusual cabbage in his vegetable hot pot but shocked at the result
A story about a hot pot cooking mistake has become a hot topic on Japanese social media. Twitter user Azunyoro (@azuo0607) picked up some purple…
Japanese confectioner’s cute Mickey and Minnie Halloween puddings are perfect for Disney fans
Ginza Cozy Corner, a Japanese cake store with branches all over Japan, creates seasonal offerings throughout the year that dessert lovers can enjoy. In particular,…
Moomin wagashi hitting Japanese convenience stores are the cutest traditional sweets around
When it comes to wagashi (that’s traditional Japanese sweets), sweets enthusiasts know that not only do they taste delicious, but they are sure to be…
FamilyMart releases their popular Famichiki fried chicken as home set with their own store oil
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Japanese convenience store FamilyMart’s popular fried chicken Famichiki, a chunk of fried chicken that’s been such a hit…
This pumpkin cream & almond Jack-o’-lantern maritozzo is a Halloween treat at 7-Eleven Japan
With October 31st just around the corner, orange-colored sweets matching the festive Halloween mood are lined up in various stores in many parts of Japan….
Starbucks serves costumed Treat with Trick Frappuccino in Japan for Halloween
The many seasonal and limited edition flavors of Starbucks Japan’s Frappuccinos comes in a wide variety of flavors, but they have a habit of dressing…
Mother shows off cutest “bread” in Japan on Twitter
Bakeries in Japan are filled with loaves and slices of bread that resembles quite a lot of things. Whether it be cats, melons, or water…
Teddy’s Bigger Burgers in Japan serves up Giant Chicken Katsu Burger too big for its buns
Big burger eaters in Japan have definitely been treated to a lot of heavy duty options lately. Some recent hefty options have included Burger King’s…
World Heritage Temple in Nara Releases Limited Edition ‘Special Sake’
But why did Kōfukuji select Hakkaisan? “We were fascinated by the spiritual features and culture of the land there,” said Myoshun Tsuji, of Kōfukuji Temple….
These unusually-shaped Japanese tomatoes may give you second thoughts about eating them
Tomatoes lined up in supermarkets usually have smooth surfaces and, unless they’re unripe or heirloom tomatoes, they’re usually red. But of course, those are only…
Dine with ghosts, ghouls and werewolves at Cafe Legato’s Halloween Afternoon Tea
Located on the top floor of the E Space Tower in Dogenzaka, Cafe Legato comes with an unparalleled view of west Tokyo’s skyline. Inside, the…
Japanese restaurant’s overly honest name for their assorted sausage plate goes viral
What’s in a name? In the foodservice industry, the naming of menu items is one area where creativity and ingenuity can be easily seen. Some…
This prize-winning poiré is sustainably made from Hosui pears grown in Chiba Prefecture
Chiba no Megumi “Nashi Sparkling Wine” Chiba Kenshu Hanbai Co., Ltd. 千葉県酒類販売株式会社, a general trading company of alcoholic beverages and food products based in Chiba…